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Nuri al-Maliki

Dreams of Babylon

Iraq is not yesterday’s war. If Obama withdraws too quickly, the tenuous peace will collapse.

Walking with the Devil

The United States must avoid getting trapped in its commitments with unstable regimes, and Iraq is the prime example.

Commentary

Baghdad's Bad JuJu

Sadr's back. Iraq is on the brink. Washington sits idly by.

Baghdad's Long, Cold Winter

Iraq's long, hot summer is over and its leaders have a deal to form a government. But getting things done won't get much easier.

The Saudis go to Baghdad

Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Blogs

The Neocons' Undemocratic Domino

Support for the murderous Assad. Increased Iranian influence. An uptick in insurgent violence. What hath the Neocon dream of a democratic Iraq wrought?

Conflict in Lebanon? The Broader Dimensions Behind “STL”

The results of the Special Tribune for Lebanon could reignite civil war—or worse, conflict with Israel.

Iraqi Political Culture on Display

Don't breathe a sigh of relief yet. Baghdad is still ruled by narrow-minded politicians, not liberal democrats.

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February 13, 2012